New York Islanders v Buffalo Sabres

Bill Wippert

Chad Ruhwedel #5 of the Buffalo Sabres poses with a fan who received Ruhwedel's game jersey following a game against the New York Islanders on April 26, 2013 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres defeated the Islanders 2-1.

Chad Ruhwedel #5 of the Buffalo Sabres poses with a fan who received Ruhwedel's game jersey following a game against the New York Islanders on April 26, 2013 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres defeated the Islanders 2-1.

New York Islanders v Buffalo Sabres

Bill Wippert

Steve Ott #9 of the Buffalo Sabres battles along the boards with Andrew MacDonald #47 of the New York Islanders on April 26, 2013 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres defeated the Islanders 2-1.

Steve Ott #9 of the Buffalo Sabres battles along the boards with Andrew MacDonald #47 of the New York Islanders on April 26, 2013 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres defeated the Islanders 2-1.

New York Islanders v Buffalo Sabres

Bill Wippert

Chad Ruhwedel #5 of the Buffalo Sabres leaps over Frans Nielsen #51 of the New York Islanders alongside Josh Bailey #12 on April 26, 2013 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres defeated the Islanders 2-1.

Chad Ruhwedel #5 of the Buffalo Sabres leaps over Frans Nielsen #51 of the New York Islanders alongside Josh Bailey #12 on April 26, 2013 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres defeated the Islanders 2-1.

New York Islanders v Buffalo Sabres

Bill Wippert

Steve Ott #9 of the Buffalo Sabres and Matt Carkner #7 of the New York Islanders both grab hold of Carkner's hockey stick on April 26, 2013 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres defeated the Islanders 2-1.

Steve Ott #9 of the Buffalo Sabres and Matt Carkner #7 of the New York Islanders both grab hold of Carkner's hockey stick on April 26, 2013 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres defeated the Islanders 2-1.

New York Islanders v Buffalo Sabres

Bill Wippert

Ryan Miller #30 of the Buffalo Sabres acknowledges the fans after a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders on April 26, 2013 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. Miller played in his 500th career NHL game.

Ryan Miller #30 of the Buffalo Sabres acknowledges the fans after a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders on April 26, 2013 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. Miller played in his 500th career NHL game.

New York Islanders v Buffalo Sabres

Bill Wippert

Ryan Miller #30 of the Buffalo Sabres makes a third-period save in a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders on April 26, 2013 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. Miller played in his 500th career NHL game.

Ryan Miller #30 of the Buffalo Sabres makes a third-period save in a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders on April 26, 2013 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. Miller played in his 500th career NHL game.

New York Islanders v Buffalo Sabres

Bill Wippert

Keith Aucoin #10 of the New York Islanders celebrates his third-period goal against the Buffalo Sabres on April 26, 2013 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres defeated the Islanders, 2-1.

Keith Aucoin #10 of the New York Islanders celebrates his third-period goal against the Buffalo Sabres on April 26, 2013 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. The Sabres defeated the Islanders, 2-1.

New York Islanders v Buffalo Sabres

Bill Wippert

Ryan Miller #30 of the Buffalo Sabres celebrates his final save in the shootout of a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders on April 26, 2013 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. Miller played in his 500th career NHL game.

Ryan Miller #30 of the Buffalo Sabres celebrates his final save in the shootout of a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders on April 26, 2013 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. Miller played in his 500th career NHL game.

New York Islanders v Buffalo Sabres

Bill Wippert

John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders attempts a wraparound shot defended by Kevin Porter #12, Ryan Miller #30 and Mike Weber #6 of the Buffalo Sabres on April 26, 2013 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York.

John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders attempts a wraparound shot defended by Kevin Porter #12, Ryan Miller #30 and Mike Weber #6 of the Buffalo Sabres on April 26, 2013 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York.

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John Tavares of the New York Islanders skates against the Buffalo... News PhotoBuffalo - New York State,Buffalo Sabres,First Niagara Center,Full Length,Horizontal,Ice Hockey,John Tavares,National Hockey League,New York Islanders,New York State,Skating,Sport,USAPhotographer Bill WippertCollection: National Hockey League 2013 NHLIBUFFALO, NY - APRIL 26: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders skates against the Buffalo Sabres on April 26, 2013 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images)